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Surface Combatant Ships Project: Building Canada's Future Naval Fleet

The Canadian Surface Combatant program represents the largest military procurement in Canadian history, acquiring new warships to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's aging frigates and destroyers. This massive undertaking will shape Canadian naval capability for decades while providing significant work for Canadian shipyards. Understanding the program illuminates both the scale of naval modernization requirements and the challenges of executing defense procurement at unprecedented scope.